Disinformation, the election, and you
The internet and social media enable disinformation – knowing how and why can ‘inoculate’ us against the virus of lies during the federal election campaign.
Tips for coping with disinformation during the election
Like never before, it’s buyer beware for voters in this federal election. Here are some hints on how to handle the barrage of disinformation and make an informed choice.
Get out the vote!
Young people are engaged in their political futures, but demystifying voter registration helps ensure their voices are heard on election day.
Being ‘smart’ in the best way: Al Fricker and Indigenous education
Last year, Dr Aleryk (Al) Fricker’s seminar Decolonising the Classroom was rated the highlight of the IEU/AEU Student Teacher Conference. We spoke to Al to find out why early career teachers react so strongly to his teachings.
Reps help nurture a rich learning culture
At the Fahan School, IEU Reps Tania Gath and Melanie East say the school’s pioneers created a harmonious community which continues to instil a deep love of learning in each student.
Best recent education and union reads
The federal budget under the microscope, what happened to the anti-vaccination movement and a new comic about workers and their unions is acclaimed by Jeff Sparrow and Christos Tsiolkas.
Best recent education and union reads
From Meanjin to Crikey, from an election featuring a “vacuum of ideas” to the erosion of trust in teachers, here’s some stimulating reads for your consideration.
Latest reading on teacher workloads
Recent commentary and analysis about the biggest issue facing education staff.
Catholic Bargaining in Victoria: time for progress and parity
While we’ve had around 45 meetings with Catholic employers and have been pushing to get this done at a reasonable rate, progress has been slower than we would like.
National Close the Gap Day (March 17) - ‘Transforming Power’
National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD) is a national day of action to pledge support for achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030.
Labour Day: where it came from and why it matters
The Labour Day public holiday has its origins in one of the union movement’s most momentous victories.
Prominent Australian women call for #safetyequityrespect
The #SafetyRespectEquity campaign was launched on the eve of IWD 2022 by a dozen female leaders including Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins with the release of a letter and video to the nation.
IEU WIN: NCCD Evidence Requirements Clarified
The IEU has helped streamline evidence collection for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) as part of its campaign to reduce the impact of non-teaching tasks upon members.
Mind Your Head – and identify mental health risks in your workplace
The Mind Your Head campaign gives workplaces the resources they need to identify and address workplace mental health hazards.
Changes to mask, vaccination rules announced
Important changes to COVID settings in Victorian schools have been announced by the state government.
What the government school Agreement means for IEU members
This new Agreement does not cover our workplaces but sets a new benchmark in our bargaining with Victorian Catholic and independent school employers, so it’s important to understand what’s in it!
The latest education news and opinions
In this news wrap, we’re concentrating on the big issues of the moment, because they’re too important to ignore. Religious Discrimination Bill, COVID. Workload and teachers shortages.
IEU wins for staff stood down during COVID lockdown
The IEU has recorded another major legal victory, with Peninsula Grammar agreeing to pay the wages of non-teaching staff who were stood down during the first COVID lockdown in 2020.
Let’s get Women of Steel into schools
Binged Succession and searching for viewing options? Try this award-winning documentary about the historic 14-year fought by women to gain the right to work at the Wollongong steelworks.
AEU strikes a deal with the Victorian Government
Today, the AEU announced an in-principle deal with the Victorian Government for the next Agreement covering staff in Victorian government education.